the policy or practice of a nation in aggressively expanding its influence over other countries. Derived forms. hegemonist (heˈgemoˌnist) noun, adjective. hegemonistic (heˈgemoˌnistic)

What is hegemonic example?

The definition of hegemony is leadership or dominance of one group over another. An example of hegemony is the student government leadership in a school.

What does it mean when something is contested?

Something that's contested is argued over or questioned. Contested election results may need to be re-counted, since the two sides can't agree on their validity. Controversial and contentious issues — like debated topics or lawsuits — are often described as "hotly contested," or energetically argued over.